Signature Programs
At Watershed we go beyond the expected. We provide meaningful opportunities for students to dive deeply into academic, social, and cultural learning outside of our regular course work. Uniquely Watershed, our Signature Programs include May Term & Global Study, Passages, Advisory & Community Life, and Outdoor Education.
Work that matters
At Watershed we engage students in work that matters. We partner with many organizations throughout the community and across the world, learning directly from experts and first-hand experiences. Our courses provide relevant and impactful ways for students to make a difference beyond the walls of the school, from gathering scientific research data for other organizations, to sharing their learning in town hall forums, to providing handmade mugs for new residents at TGTHR. We do this because it's good for our community and good for our students. It fosters better engagement, better skill development, more enduring understandings, and a deeper commitment to the common good.
May Term and Global Study
The Watershed experience includes a month-long course for all students each year that integrates in-depth study of a complex topic with travel across Colorado, the country, and the world.
Passages
A special May Term program for eighth graders since our middle school opened in 2007, Passages prepares students for the transition from middle school to high school and celebrates the symbolic passage from childhood to adolescence.
Advisory and Community Life
A strong community foundation is critical to long term success. At Watershed students can be true to themselves and develop strong connections with the people around them.
Outdoor Education
Experiencing adventure and wonder is integral to Watershed. Our students explore the natural world around them and learn what they are capable of accomplishing during annual orientation trips, May Term, and course-based fieldwork throughout the year.
